Thoughts on the World
Walking the Road that Buckley Built
Conservative writer and PGN contributor Michael Johns argues that modern conservatism owes much of its success to William F. Buckley, Jr., who built conservatism as an alternative to the Great Society’s vast expansion of federal governmental control and built conservatism as the most consequential political and intellectual movement of modern times.
The Four Options for the Democratic Nomination and the Best Plan Going Forward
There are essentially four options left for the Democratic nomination. They depend upon three factors: who wins Pennsylvania, who wins Indiana, and whether Florida or Michigan get revotes.
The possibilities
1.Clinton wins Pennsylvania, Indiana and Florida and Michigan get revotes.
Outcome: Clinton wins
2. Clinton wins Pennsylvania, Indiana and Florida and Michigan do NOT get revotes.
Outcome: Clinton will win […]
The Math of the Delegates: It’s Going to be Close. Really Close.
More coverage at Thoughts on the World and The International Relations Blog
So it’s come down to this: an all out fight between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama for the Democratic nomination. Let’s take a quick look at the current numbers:
Obama: 1402 pledged (non-super) delegates
Clinton: 1240 pledged (non-super) delegates
Keep in mind, 2025 delegates are needed […]
Massachusetts: An Interesting Primary to Watch
In case I haven’t told everybody yet, I live in Massachusetts (as do, I believe, many other Political Grind-ers). Meaning, I vote on Tuesday. So, who cares? Well, you should. Massachusetts could reveal many things about what an Obama presidency would be like.
A background
In November of 2006, Massachusetts held a gubernatorial election at the end […]
Why John McCain Will Never Win
I almost wrote the polar opposite of this article: John McCain, Surgin’ Back? He has a lot of bipartisan support, plenty of endorsements, was right about the surge, and is a solid conservative. The only thing missing is his unpopular immigration position and funds. But that’s the thing: McCain will never succeed because of his […]
Bad Santa
I am constantly amazed at the amount of Parental Disconnect during the holiday season.
All the live long year, parents scare the hell out of their children by telling the story of–insert scary music here–The Friendly Stranger.
Around roll the holidays, and these same parents have no problem turning their kid over to an elf–all dressed in […]
Iran and the NIE: Where We Go From Here
[Simmons Take]
We’ve talked a lot about the recent National Intelligence Estimate, and rightly so. It is having a tremendous impact on U.S. foreign policy on the foreign policy of any great power. What we have not yet discussed is where we go from here.
In Iraq
As I’ve pointed out before, the NIE can be and most […]
The Daily Kos - The Voice of Progressive Reason??
I submitted my previous article (with some major rewrites to clear up my often times drab and confusing garble) to my diary in the Daily Kos. I figured, what the hay, it’s a progressive website and I’ve always thought that people to my political left were far more rational and reasoning than people to the […]
Top 5 Worst Things About Ron Paul (Or, Top 5 Reasons I Hate Ron Paul)
5. He wants to get rid of the U.N.
But supports peaceful solutions to conflicts?
4. He wants to allow prayer in public schools
Please no…
3. He thinks we’d be safer without the CIA
And he’s a conspiracy theorist.
2. He wants to get rid of the EPA
After the Bush Administration’s 8 years of butchering the environment, I think many […]
The Right’s Blood Lust Moment
We’re not going to war with Iran. Get over it.
Hawks on the right are screaming for war, and it’s scaring a lot of people. The good news is the Bush administration isn’t listening.
No war
After years of ignoring advice from anybody but itself, the Bush Administration is accepting the fact that it cannot do whatever it […]
Those ‘Other’ Muslims
In case you missed it: Roger’s post.
Islam is in the midst of a war for its very existence.
No, I’m not talking about the ongoing wars in Afghanistan or Iraq. Nor am I referring to those ominous clashes between Sunnis and Shiites in Iraq, nor even those ‘calling out’ the dangers of Islamic culture.
I’m talking about […]
Do the Democrats Really Have a Majority in the Senate?
Cross-posted with Thoughts on the World.
Why can’t this Democratic majority get anything done? They promised to end corruption, the Iraq War, and so much more. I’m so disappointed. We finally give them a majority, and what do they do with it? Nothing.
But is it their fault? They have a majority you say. 51-49; it’s not […]
A New Objective in Iraq
Cross posted with Thoughts on the World.
As the British withdraw from Basra, we here in America are struggling to find a way to meet our goals in Iraq.
There have been many proposed solutions, but there are no good options; each plan to fix or to get out of Iraq contains serious flaws.
Our strategic objective […]
